After that the needle typically feels like pressure. However as the needle enters the spinal canal or around the nerve root there can be some pain that is transient. Complications can be bleeding, infection, nerve damage and paralysis, but these are extremely rare.

After that the needle typically feels like pressure. However as the needle enters the spinal canal or around the nerve root there can be some pain that is transient. Complications can be bleeding, infection, nerve damage and paralysis, but these are extremely rare.
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Most doctors have a very specifice pre-operative/procedural instruction sheet for you to review and follow.

If you are receiving sedation nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours before is common. Refrain from any anti-inflammatories including aspirin, advil, coumadin, (warfarin) Plavix etc. For one week before your injection to avoid risk of bleeding in the epidural space.

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Most doctors have a very specifice pre-operative/procedural instruction sheet for you to review and follow.

If you are receiving sedation nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours before is common. Refrain from any anti-inflammatories including aspirin, advil, coumadin, (warfarin) Plavix etc. For one week before your injection to avoid risk of bleeding in the epidural space.
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